What is the cheapest way to get from Poole to Barry Island?

The cheapest way to get from Poole to Barry Island is to drive which costs £28 - £45 and takes 2h 53m.

What is the fastest way to get from Poole to Barry Island?

The fastest way to get from Poole to Barry Island is to drive which takes 2h 53m and costs £28 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Poole and Barry Island?

No, there is no direct bus from Poole station to Barry Island. However, there are services departing from Seldown Coach Station and arriving at Barry Kwik Fit via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Sophia Gardens and Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Poole and Barry Island?

No, there is no direct train from Poole to Barry Island. However, there are services departing from Poole and arriving at Barry Island via Southampton Central and Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 3m.

How far is it from Poole to Barry Island?

The distance between Poole and Barry Island is 159 miles. The road distance is 117.7 miles.

How do I travel from Poole to Barry Island without a car?

The best way to get from Poole to Barry Island without a car is to train which takes 5h 3m and costs £65 - £140.

How long does it take to get from Poole to Barry Island?

It takes approximately 5h 3m to get from Poole to Barry Island, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Poole to Barry Island bus from?

Poole to Barry Island bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Seldown Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Poole to Barry Island train from?

Poole to Barry Island train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Poole station.

Train or bus from Poole to Barry Island?

The best way to get from Poole to Barry Island is to train which takes 5h 3m and costs £65 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £120 and takes 7h 20m.

Where does the Poole to Barry Island bus arrive?

Poole to Barry Island bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Poole to Barry Island train arrive?

Poole to Barry Island train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Southampton Central station.

Can I drive from Poole to Barry Island?

Yes, the driving distance between Poole to Barry Island is 118 miles. It takes approximately 2h 53m to drive from Poole to Barry Island.

How do I get a train ticket from Poole to Barry Island?

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Where can I stay near Barry Island?

There are 1565+ hotels available in Barry Island.

Poole to Barry Island - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Poole to Barry Island by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Poole to Southampton Centraltrain Weymouth - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Cardiff Centraltrain Portsmouth Harbour - Cardiff Central / ...
5h 3m
£67–132
Drive 117 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Poole to Barry Islandcar 117 mi
2h 53m
£29–42
Bus
1. Take the bus from Seldown Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 035
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Sophia Gardensbus 201 / ...
7h 20m
£51–118
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Meeting House Lanebus X6
2. Take the train from Salisbury to Cardiff Centraltrain Portsmouth Harbour - Cardiff Central / ...
6h 15m
£49–88

Poole to Barry Island by train

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Distance: 157.7 mi
Duration: 5h 3m

What companies run services between Poole, England and Barry Island, Wales?

You can take a train from Poole to Barry Island via Southampton Central and Cardiff Central in around 5h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Seldown Coach Station to Barry Kwik Fit via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Sophia Gardens, and Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1 in around 7h 20m.

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